CVE-2023-49188 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-49188: WordPress Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 Plugin <= 2.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Zealousweb
Product Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 15, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ZealousWeb Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7: from n/a through 2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 versions up to 2.0 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or modify page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated admins or editors can inject scripts affecting other users; impacts site security and user trust.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin or editor privileges and the victim must visit an affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 15, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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